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  • Dawn Marie Turner avatar

    "Did You Hear What He Said”

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    That we need to listen to God and not be afraid to turn our lives over to him.

    Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed!

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Ephesians is rich and encouraging.

    1. We are in the beginning stages of an exciting study… • Ephesians is such a rich and encouraging book highlighting the great blessings of God in our lives. • It’s commonly been called the Alps of the New Testament. • A highpoint in all of the Bible! • What breathtaking and inspiring views we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Don't Fear Death Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    We can face death with confidence because Christ faced it for us and arose victorious.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Persons Dies? Why We Don’t Fear Death Hebrews 2:14-15 Fear is a natural response to death. It was then. It is now. Those first Christians had every reason to be afraid on that first Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power And The Passion Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    An evangelistic service for Easter Sunday evening- focussing on the Passion of Christ and the Power of the resurrection

    The Power and the Passion. Easter Sunday pm, 11/4/4 Luke 23:44-24;12, 24:36-40 A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Seasons Of Grief

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,863 views

    Here we try to understand how David coped with the loss of his best friend Jonathan. Through David’s reactions we are challenged to embrace our seasons of grief in ways that would show that we are relying on God rather than relying on ourselves.

    Opener: This week we reflect on David’s real life struggle with grief. With last week’s teaching on fear, and this week’s text focussed on the theme of grief it seems like we’re wading through some heavy waters aren’t we? But this is good for us. Because I firmly believe that we (as followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James Son Of Zebedee - Authority In Action Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,674 views

    When it comes to discipleship we have an overestimation of ourselves and our contribution to the kingdom. Jesus’ discussion with James reminds us that our place in the family of God, even when we make great contributions, is still only a gift of grace.

    Mark 10:35-45 James son of Zebedee - authority in action Congregation in the Lord, Jesus spent three years teaching His disciples what it meant to be disciples. Jesus particularly wanted to ingrain into the disciples a certain attitude. Perhaps the most significant visual lesson Jesus gave on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Size Of The Soul

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,564 views

    A man must have a vision that is bigger than all the obstacles that persists in his life.

    THE SIZE OF THE SOUL TEXT: Judges 14:6-15 Joshua 14:6 15 -- “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh barnea.” “Forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Than Tap Water Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” means God in the flesh. So we are going to lo

    Streams of Living Water More Than Tap Water Exodus 31:1-5 October 24, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    New Year's Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    Those who know the grace of God in salvation must make it their aim to please the Lord.

    Scripture Introduction Imagine I have in my hand an Xbox cartridge. Would that be a good Christmas present for my kids? It is expensive, but it is not valuable. Why not? Because we do not have an Xbox. A great gift is not valued if it cannot be received. God wants to give us a gift this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck DeBardeleben avatar

    What Do You See When You Pray? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Debardeleben on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,019 views

    What if you didn’t have to force yourself to pray because you were convinced that prayer unleashes the power of God?

    WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU PRAY? 1 KINGS 18:38-46 Let me as you a question that might seem contradictory, “What do you see when you pray?” As a camp counselor for a summer I was given supervision of the youngest campers for the week. Ever experienced living with six and seven year olds in a cabin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparing For Death Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,683 views

    God calls us to prepare for death by basing our life on the death of Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction We believe that God’s people need God’s word rightly applied in order to grow in faith and love and every grace. Thus the pastor has the two-fold task of exegesis and exposition. Exegesis is pulling God’s meaning out of a Bible text; exposition is explaining that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 3,116 views

    In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

    Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Firsts And Foundations

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2013
     | 3,445 views

    Starting a new year, it's good to consider where we stand. Is it on solid ground - on Jesus, or is it on something that cannot last.

    January 6, 2013 Sermon- Firsts and Foundations It’s the first Sunday in January. I like firsts. I like beginnings. There’s always so much potential in a new start. There’s so much hope as a thing begins. Now the new thing doesn’t actually have to be brand spanking new. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Fix Your Eyes

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,282 views

    To run the race of faith you need to fix your eyes on Jesus and remember that He is our AUTHOR, our PERFECTOR and our ENCOURAGER.

    FIX YOUR EYES Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But he hadn't slept much the night before. So as his plane left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    The Heaven Vs. The Kingdom Of God(5) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,067 views

    Just what do you think Heaven? What is Heaven like? What did Jesus mean when He taught His disciples to Pray, “Thy WILL BE DONE on EARTH, AS IT IS in HEAVEN (Matthew 6:9-10).” Please, read it again in your own Bible. What is the Will of God in Heaven that

    “ENTER ye in at the strait gate: for WIDE is the gate, and BROAD is the way, that leadeth to DESTRUCTION, and MANY there be which GO IN there at: Because strait is the gate, and NARROW is THE WAY, which leadeth unto LIFE, and FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” (Matthew, 7:13-14). What is the REWARD of ...read more

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